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Dharamshala, July 6 (PTI) Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, today celebrated his 75th birthday, breaking from tradition to accept greetings in person from hundreds of cheering supporters from across the globe. "When I see these pictures and remember my past, I know my life has not been wasted," the Dalai Lama told the people who braved heavy rain to greet the leader at a temple near his official residence in McLeod Ganj, 15 kms from here. The Dalai Lama, who fled Tibet in 1959 after a failed uprising against Chinese rule, walked through the crowd smiling and waving as he received gifts and traditional white scarves from his followers and appeared to be in fine health. "Even at this age, I find time for my Buddhist studies that give me strength, peace, happiness and good health," he said, and urged the crowd to show compassion to others. The Dalai Lama regretted that Tibetans in his native land would not be allowed to mark his birthday by the Chinese authorities. The Dalai Lama later said that he was not concerned about the issue of his successor and the Chinese were "more worried" about it due to political reasons. He said the institution of the Dalai Lama may also fade away "but the teachings of the Dalai will continue to guide the people". The celebrations began with the chanting of prayers by top monks. The members of the Tibetan Government greeted the leader. Tibetan prime minister-in-exile Samdhong Rinpoche raised the Tibetan flag and the Dalai Lama watched a colourful cultural programme by members of the Tibetan community to celebrate his birthday. It was a rare occasion as the Dalai Lama generally avoids coming out in public on his birthday.
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